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News Articles: Series: The Coronavirus Crisis

A cruise ship is shown here approaching a port in Singapore in March. Singapore plans to launch cruises with no destinations next month.

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  • Asia

Singapore Will Launch Cruises Again, But With No Destinations

In order to keep crew and passengers safe amid the coronavirus pandemic, the ships will make no stops and simply return to the port they came from.

October 08, 2020
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  • Marisa Peñaloza
GPB News NPR

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  • Music

'SNL' Nixes Morgan Wallen Appearance After Singer Violates COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Video of the country singer partying without a mask last weekend has surfaced on social media. "I respect the show's decision, because I know that I put them in jeopardy," Wallen says in a video.

October 08, 2020
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By:
  • Brakkton Booker
The nasal spray version of the flu vaccine contains live but weakened form of the virus. Researchers think there's a good chance this could help boost the body's immunity and improve its ability to fight off pathogens such as the coronavirus.

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  • Health

Could The Live Flu Vaccine Help You Fight Off COVID-19?

There's evidence that certain vaccines boost the body's defense against many kinds of illness. Scientists are investigating whether this benefit extends to protection from COVID-19.

October 08, 2020
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By:
  • Michaeleen Doucleff
Boxes of remdesivir<em>,</em> an antiviral drug considered a promising treatment for COVID-19.

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  • Global Health

Ironic Twist: In Spring, Trump Halted Research Key To COVID-19 Drug He's Now Taken

The drug remdesivir emerged in part because researchers had previously tested it in China through a project whose grant was abruptly ended by the National Institutes of Health.

October 08, 2020
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By:
  • Nurith Aizenman
President Trump is seen removing his mask upon his return to the White House from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday, days after he tested positive for the coronavirus.

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  • Politics

Trump Calls His COVID-19 Diagnosis A 'Blessing,' Touts Experimental Treatment

In a video released on Twitter, the president said, "I want everybody to be given the same treatment as your president," though there are still questions about safety and effectiveness of the drugs.

October 08, 2020
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By:
  • Alana Wise
Is that sneezing or coughing fit a sign of allergies, a cold, the flu or COVID-19? If you also have a fever — a temperature above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher — those symptoms probably signal infection and not just allergies acting up. (Wait 30 minutes after eating or drinking to get an accurate measurement.)

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  • Health

Allergies, Colds, Flu And COVID-19: How To Best Prep For Fall's 'Sick Season'

Coughs, sore throats and runny noses are common in fall and winter, and they rarely signal dire disease. But with COVID-19 a threat this year and flu an annual hazard, here's what you need to know.

October 07, 2020
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By:
  • Kristen Kendrick
Airborne transmission of the coronavirus can occur, especially in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces, according to the CDC.

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  • Health

CDC Acknowledges Coronavirus Can Spread Via Airborne Transmission

People with COVID-19 can infect others even if they are more than 6 feet apart. In updated guidance, the CDC acknowledges airborne transmission can occur, especially in poorly ventilated spaces.

October 07, 2020
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By:
  • Maria Godoy
A U.S. Marine stands watch Wednesday outside the doors of the White House West Wing. According to the White House, President Trump was in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon, even as he continues to be monitored for COVID-19.

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  • Politics

Trump Back In Oval Office As Doctor Says His Vitals Remain Stable

President Trump's doctor said Wednesday that Trump has been fever-free for more than four days and without symptoms for 24 hours.

October 07, 2020
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By:
  • Ayesha Rascoe
Traders gather on the New York Stock Exchange trading floor on Sept. 30. Major U.S. stock indexes rose Wednesday after President Trump said he'd be willing to consider economic relief measures. Trump earlier had called off such talks with lawmakers.

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  • Business

Stocks Surge After White House Says It's Open To Pandemic Aid After All

Stocks reversed Tuesday's losses amid word that the Trump administration was considering stand-alone bills to aid airlines and small businesses. The president had called off talks on a relief bill.

October 07, 2020
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By:
  • Jim Zarroli
Chairs are stacked outside a closed Ruby Tuesday restaurant at Orlando Intercontinental Airport on May 24, 2020.

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  • Business

It's Not Goodbye, But Not Good Either: Ruby Tuesday Declares Bankruptcy

The chain does "not intend to reopen 185 of their restaurants that were closed during the pandemic," Ruby Tuesday's CEO wrote in a court filing.

October 07, 2020
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By:
  • Alina Selyukh
American adults over 30 say they're drinking 14% more often during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report in the journal <em>JAMA Network Open</em>.

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  • Health

Americans Are Drinking 14% More Often During Pandemic, Study Finds

The study compared drinking habits of adults age 30-80 with their habits a year earlier. The study found the increase is most pronounced among women, for whom days with heavy drinking spiked by 41%.

October 07, 2020
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By:
  • Reese Oxner
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, shown here in March, says community spread of coronavirus is believed to be eliminated in the country.

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  • Global Health

New Zealand Declares Victory Over Coronavirus Again, Lifts Auckland Restrictions

"We can let ourselves once again feel pride," said New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, "that we managed to get to that position together." Auckland's restrictions lifted on Wednesday.

October 07, 2020
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By:
  • Marisa Peñaloza
Workers clean plexiglass dividers installed at the University of Utah in preparation for the debate between Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Pence.

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  • Health

Beyond Plexiglass: Scientists Say This Simple Solution Could Keep VP Debate Safer

Since the coronavirus can spread through the air, scientists say plexiglass barriers alone may not be enough protection. But a contraption using duct tape, HEPA filters and box fans could help a lot.

October 07, 2020
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By:
  • Maria Godoy
The federal government is starting to enforce new COVID-19 data reporting requirements for hospitals.

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  • Health

Hospitals That Don't Report COVID-19 Data Daily Will Get Warning Letter

New enforcement guidelines are now in place, pushing hospitals to comply with rigorous reporting requirements or risk losing a crucial funding stream from the federal government.

October 07, 2020
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By:
  • Pien Huang

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  • Politics

White House Eyes Piecemeal Pandemic Aid After Trump Ends Talks On Overall Package

But a top aide to Speaker Nancy Pelosi tweeted that she spoke to the treasury secretary Wednesday about a standalone measure to help airlines. A previous attempt to do this failed amid GOP opposition.

October 07, 2020
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